All People articles – Page 408
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Opinion
Surviving the squeeze by offering good value
I’m pleased to say that the financial year ended with a flurry over Easter in Minehead. As a result, our year-end figures were up on last year, which is great news given the tough start we’ve all had to 2008.
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Analysis
Learning curve
Plans to raise the school leaving age to 18 will have huge implications for retailers that employ teenage staff, says Katie Kilgallen, and they need to start preparing for the changes now
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NewsJobs slashed at MK One
About half of head office jobs have been slashed at fashion chain MK One after it was put into administration this week.
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BRC slams Government plans to give temps same rights
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has condemned Government plans for temporary staff to have the same rights as permanent employees after 12 weeks in the job.
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Conran Shops poaches Natuzzi boss to be MD
Conran Shops has appointed former Natuzzi boss Nick Moore as managing director.
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The Entertainer bolsters team to drive growth
The Entertainer has strengthened its top team with four appointments as it expands its store and online operations.
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M&S staff face bonus cuts
Marks & Spencer staff will see their annual bonuses slashed despite the retailer generating profits of more than 1 billion last year.
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DSGi on course for £1bn online sales
DSGi group chief executive John Browett was poised to reveal that annual online sales at the retailer had passed 1 billion for the first time in his eagerly anticipated strategic review.
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MFI to slash a third of head office and support jobs
Furniture retailer MFI is to axe about a third of its head office and central support staff, as it enters a new phase of its five-year turnaround plan.
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Analysis
Retail Powerlist 2008
Who’s in, who’s down and who’s out? The Retail Week Power List 2008 is the definitive ranking of the sector’s top names. Click here for more
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First impressions: Browett's big day
There was an absence of much-anticipated blood on the carpet today when new DSGi chief executive John Browett unveiled his strategic review.
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Analysis
Passing the baton
Replacing the head of a business will never be easy, but to make the transition as smooth and successful as possible, planning early is the key. Charlotte Dennis-Jones reports
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AnalysisKevin Whalley: Local flavour
After quitting his high-flying job at Tesco, Kevin Whalley went back to basics as a Budgens owner. James Thompson meets him
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Opinion
A birthday present for our best employee
Having been manager of the Phase Eight store at Lakeside for almost a year, I thought it was time to review the way we work as a team. To provide staff with extra motivation, I have devised and implemented my own incentive scheme – the Best Employee Award.
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Analysis
Helping hands
How can you get the most out of hiring a consultant? It’s all about knowing what you want to achieve, being willing to change and not losing sight of who is in charge. By Katie Kilgallen
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Argos faces strike action
Home Retail Group faces possible strike action at its catalogue retailer Argos after union Unite said it will hold a ballot to take industrial action over pay.
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Tesco's Leahy's pay rose 18.5 per cent last year
Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy took home more than 5.4 million last year – an increase of 18.5 per cent.
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NewsDSGi to cut 400 head office jobs
Electricals group DSGi is poised to axe as many as 400 head office staff, as chief executive John Browett reshapes the business to put it on the road to recovery.
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Justin King to pocket £6.5 million bonus
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King will collect a bonus of about 6.5 million this week when he unveils a 25 per cent uplift in pre-tax profits.
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Opinion
Summer sales are finally about to hot up
This week I have been planning the launch of our summer layouts.